Sharpsburg Hirise for the Elderly PB Section 8 Sharpsburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sharpsburg Hirise for the Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sharpsburg, PA with 103 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $450/month on average.
103
total units
98%
occupancy
$450
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 Main St, Sharpsburg, PA 15215 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,500/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,613/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sharpsburg Hirise for the Elderly
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 601 Main St, Sharpsburg; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$450/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Sharpsburg
- Sharpsburg Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sharps Terrace Public Housing
- Sharps Terrace Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Aiken Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| Larimer/east Liberty Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
| Lambeth Apartments Aka York Commons PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
| York Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
| Larimer East Liberty Ph 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
| Lloyd Mcbride Court §202 Senior | Millvale | 2.8 km |
| Pennley Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.4 km |
| Scattered Sites North Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Sharpsburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sharpsburg Hirise for the Elderly have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Sharpsburg Hirise for the Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $450/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Sharpsburg Hirise for the Elderly?
Contact the management office at 601 Main St in Sharpsburg. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.